slice-of-life
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slice-of-life
1890–95; attributive use of slice of life, translation of French tranche de vie, allegedly coined by dramatist Jean Jullien (1854–1919)
Example Sentences
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Years before How to With John Wilson premiered on the same provider, the titular documentarian developed his distinct slice-of-life observational style through Vimeo-uploaded clips.
From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026
British vloggers Dan Howell and Phil Lester — known for their gaming and comedic slice-of-life style videos — are taking ownership of their long-rumored romance after more than a decade of incessant fan “shipping” online.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
She was soft and complex in Leigh’s sensitive slice-of-life films, supplying the nuance necessary to perform Leigh’s dialogue with the right amount of recognizable benevolence.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
Closely observed, with naturalistic, slice-of-life dialogue, “Fortress of Smiles” was the most conventional entry in FIND’s first week.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023
But that’s part of the point of this slight-but-engaging slice-of-life.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2023
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